The Savannah Christian senior has been a key player on the offensive and defensive lines for the Raiders the past few seasons. Burke’s work up front opens things up for SCPS’s successful triple option running game. Burke, who carries a 3.4 grade-point average, will be suiting up tonight when the Raiders face host Emanuel County Institute in the Region 3-A title game.

If you could sit down for dinner with three people from the past or present, whom would you choose?

MB: I would go with Stephen Colbert, my great grandmother Lucy Williams and my great-grandfather Bill Meyers. My great-grandmother just passed away last year and my great-grandfather died when I was 5. My mom says I’m just like him.

What’s your favorite subject in school?

MB: Math is my best subject. I’m in AP Calculus right now. My teacher, Mrs. Wetmore, does a great job teaching a tough class.

Everybody on the Raider team seems to have a nickname, what’s yours?

MB: Mine is the Fat Tom Brady. My brother John was a senior when I was a freshman and he lobbied hard for that one. It stuck. But, hey, Tom Brady was chosen as the Best Looking Man by Vogue, so I take it as a compliment.

Do you have a hidden talent that might surprise people?

MB: I think I’m a great singer. ... I can hit the high notes pretty good. If I had to do a karaoke song, I would choose “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees.

What’s it like playing for Coach Donald Chumley?

MB: When you’re young, he drills you on fundamentals so you never forget. Later on he’ll teach you more advanced techniques — he teaches you everything. He watches film for hours. It’s great to have a coach who cares about each player while having that kind of passion for the game.